Well, that week could have gone better. At 4-6 for the second time in three weeks, it’s a matter of a few close misses. South Carolina star QB LaNorris Sellers getting hurt really tanked the over against Vandy, and Ohio State almost overcame 2.5 quarters of sludgy play but just missed a cover. Such is life.
At 13-17, it’s time to turn this ship in the right direction. As usual, I’m going with the lines on Thursday over at FanDuel Sportsbook, which you can find here.
(Disclaimer: these are just my opinions.
Please do your own analysis and pick accordingly. I am not telling you what to do with your money. Be responsible. Have a gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. T&C apply; lines subject to change.)
And now, on with this week’s picks…
FLORIDA +7.5 at Miami
I don’t know what kind of Florida we can expect, but I do think they have a very good defense and the potential on offense to compete. Florida covers, but Miami wins a close one.
ILLINOIS +6.5 at Indiana
Indiana is playing well at home against poor competition, but Illinois already has a lopsided road win over a Power Four team in Duke. I think the Illini at least keep this close in Bloomington.
Auburn at OKLAHOMA -6.5
I think the Sooners are one of the most impressive teams this year as far as passing the eyeball test on both sides of the ball. I think they make Jackson Arnold’s return to Norman a rude one.
NC STATE +3.5 at Duke
The Wolfpack appears to be playing better lately, while the Blue Devils come in off a loss at Tulane. I’ll take the points in what should be a close game in Durham.
MICHIGAN -2.5 at Nebraska
I’m still not sure what to make of either team, but Michigan has the talent edge and will grind their way to a physical win in Lincoln.
SAM HOUSTON STATE +39.5 at Texas
The Longhorns appear to have little fight right now as they go through the rest of their post-Ohio State soft non-conference slate before SEC play begins. They win, handily, but I don’t like them beating anyone by 40+ right now. We’ll see if this is the week they finally snap out of it.
MICHIGAN STATE +18.5 at USC
I’ve been high on USC early this season, going 2-0 through the first two weeks picking them at home. But now, they got a conference game against Sparty. They win, but not quite by this line.
Kent State at Florida State; OVER 56.5
I think the Noles might get to this line themselves, but 45.5 is a big number for them to lay. I feel better about the point total getting over with some late garbage time scores.
UAB at Tennessee; UNDER 69.5
That’s a super high total, and while the Vols’ offense was great last week, they could be coming off a hangover from a brutal OT loss to Georgia. I don’t think this game gets quite that high combined.
Temple at GEORGIA TECH -23.5
The Jackets look like the real deal and a potential ACC threat this season. Temple got boat raced by Oklahoma, and I think Tech does just enough to get past this mark.
